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Think of a car battery like the heart of a vehicle; without it, the vehicle will cease to function. It’s exactly how the human body works because we rely on our heart to pump blood throughout our body and we would be unable to survive without it. Since a car battery carries as much importance as the human heart, it’s easy to understand why staying aware of its condition is imperative.

Avoid unforeseen consequences by having your battery inspected regularly at Garber Buick in Saginaw. A simple inspection with us could help you steer clear of getting stranded somewhere with a dead battery or dealing with the collateral damage of a dying battery, such as other car functions failing. Stay one step ahead with our expert technicians at Garber Buick.

Experience the Garber Buick Difference

When a car battery begins to fail, some of the warning signs may be very obvious such as difficulty starting your vehicle. However, other symptoms may easily slip under the radar, like a sharp drop in fluid level, which makes selecting the right, most experienced technician a challenge. It would be a shame to replace your battery when you didn’t need to or the other way around.

However, you can put all your fears to rest with Garber Buick in Saginaw where our meticulous ASE-Certified Technicians are trained to find the problem and suggest the most appropriate solution. In addition, all vehicle makes and models are welcome, and a free 21-point check is offered for good measure. Come into our service center today and learn how Garber does it differently than the rest.

Having an unreliable battery can be extremely frustrating. The first thing to check is whether you have any accessories or items plugged-in that may be draining the battery. If you have done this and that isn’t the case, then there are some other things you can examine. If the majority of the trips that you make are short, especially in cold weather, there may not be sufficient time for the amperage from the alternator to recharge after exerting power to start the car.

Of course, there is always the possibility that the battery is simply at the end of its usable life and needs to be replaced. If you’ve checked for the above concerns and that does not solve the issue, it is time for a trip to visit your friendly Garber Buick technician who can diagnose and solve your battery issues.

Garber Buick takes pride in repairing all vehicle makes, models, and ages. Whether you purchased your car from us or another dealership, we are happy to help with your vehicle needs. If you have any questions or concerns about the service center at Garber Buick, feel free to call us at (800) 842-2949.

First, be prepared with a couple things we highly recommend you keep on board:

You will need a set of jumper cables which can be found conveniently at the Garber Buick service center. If you are in a last minute dilemma, auto parts stores or retail stores, such as Kmart or Sears also sell them.

The second thing you need is another vehicle, whether a family member, friend, or simply a Good Samaritan is willing to help.

Now, follow the steps below. Don’t worry, jump starting a car battery is an easier process than you may think.

Both cars must be close enough together so the jumper cables will reach from one car to the other. Turn both cars off.

After opening the hoods, locate the batteries and their terminals. On the battery there will be two terminals, a red one marked positive (+) and a black one marked negative (-).
*Be sure not to connect the positive (red) part of the jumper cable to a negative (black) battery terminal, or vice versa.

Find a metal area under the hood of the vehicle with the dead battery (you will use this later).

Connect a positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery.

Connect the other positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.

Connect a negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery.

Connect the other negative (black) jumper cable to the metal of the vehicle with the dead battery (as mentioned in step 3). You can use any metal surface as long as it is not too close to the battery. The side of the car should suffice in most cases.

You’re done connecting! Start the car with the good battery.

After a few minutes (approximately 2-5 min.), start the car with the dead battery.

If the car starts successfully:

Remove the jumper cables, starting with the negative (black) clamps.

If the car does not start:

Wait a few minutes and attempt to start the car with the dead battery again.

Everything you need to know about batteries—

The battery provides power to the electrical components in a vehicle. The lights, ignition, radio, and several other components depend on a car battery; without one that works, your vehicle will not be able to start-up.

The Process – Chemical reactions within the battery itself create the electrical energy necessary to power a car. The voltage produced travels to the ignition which allows the vehicle to turn on. Besides generating energy to start the car, the battery also stabilizes the voltage to keep the engine running.

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Meet the Team

Because our technicians are ASE-certified and well experienced in what they do, the vast majority of mechanical issues across virtually all makes and models can be solved at Garber Buick! We encourage you to visit us for your next service appointment. Contact us today to allow one of our friendly, professional service technicians to help you stay on the road longer without a hiccup along the way.

Kyle O'Neil

Service Manager

About Me: Kyle O'Neil

Kyle O'Neil

Service Manager

(989) 497-6425

About Me:

Hello, my name is Kyle. I am currently the service manager at Garber Buick and have been with the organization for over 10 years. I am married to my beautiful wife Julie, for 12 years and we have two boys ages 9 and 7. Some of my favorite hobbies include watching football, jogging and riding my ATV. My favorite thing in the entire world to do though, is to spend time with my family.

Service Advisor

About Me:

Rod Strye

Service Advisor

About Me: Rod Strye

Rod Strye

Service Advisor

(989) 497-4444 ext 1617

About Me:

I’m from Caro and I’ve been at Garber Buick for 16 years managing the service department. I’ve been in auto service management since 1976 working for a few other local dealerships before discovering my Garber family. I spend my spare time restoring a 1948 Jeep.

Joe Jennings

Sales and Service Consultant

About Me: Joe Jennings

Joe Jennings

Sales and Service Consultant

(989) 497-5297

About Me:

I am currently in the service department working primarily with the vehicle rental program however I’ve also been a sales associate in my 12 years here at Garber Buick. When I’m not at work, I love working on my yard, wood working and spending time with my family. I’ve been married 42 years, we have three beautiful children and 5 grandchildren.

Stacie Waskevich

Service Liason

About Me: Stacie Waskevich

Stacie Waskevich

Service Liason

989-497-5294

About Me:

I’ve been working for Garber for 5 years and just transferred to the Buick store about 6 months ago. I have two bachelor’s degrees, one in marketing management and another in business administration. I live with my 18-year-old son, 19-year-old daughter, and 83-year-old mother in Midland. It was my mom who instilled a love of Buick vehicles into our family and she just retired her 1993 Buick Century this year. She’s now driving a new Buick Encore and she loves it! In my spare time I like to go boating and camping.

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For today’s car owner, finding a knowledgeable automotive professional can pose a real challenge. That’s why the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was created in order to develop competent automotive technicians in all major areas of repair and service. Take the guesswork out of your next service appointment by consulting with ASE-Certified Technicians, conveniently located at Garber Buick.

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